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1. History and Constitutional Basis The origins of the court go back to the  Nagpur High Court , which was established by Letters Patent on  2 January 1936  under Section 108 of the Government of India Act, 1935. At that time it served the  Central Provinces & Berar . After India adopted its Constitution (26 January 1950), the same judicial structure and powers (via the Letters Patent) continued under Articles 225 & 372. On  1 November 1956 , with the States Reorganisation Act, Madhya Pradesh in its current form was constituted; the Nagpur High Court was deemed to become the High Court for the (new) state of Madhya Pradesh, and its seat was shifted to  Jabalpur . Also under that reorganization, temporary benches were established at  Indore  and  Gwalior  which were made permanent a bit later (28 November 1968) by Presidential Notification. In November 2000, when  Chhattisgarh  was carved out as a separate state under th...

The Uttarakhand High Court is one such defender of the Constitution, and the judiciary is essential to maintaining democracy, justice, and equality in India. The High Court of Uttarakhand, which is located in the tranquil town of Nainital, has a long history, stunning architecture, and a significant function in the state’s legal system. Since its founding, it has helped to shape regional legal changes in addition to ensuring justice for the people of Uttarakhand. We will give you a thorough rundown of the Uttarakhand High Court in this blog, including all the important details you need to know about its background, jurisdiction, and organizational design. 1. Historical Background On November 9, 2000, Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, was separated from Uttar Pradesh to become the 27th state of India. The need for an independent judiciary was critical after it was established. As a result, the  Uttarakhand High Court  was founded in 2000 and has its headquarters in Na...

The Judiciary ensures justice, equality and prevalent of law in the society. It is one of the most vital pillar of legal machinery. Tipura High Court is the Youngest High Court in the country but has made significant impact on the legal system of India and on the state of Tripura to ensure smooth functioning of the legal machinery. 1. Establishment of the Tripura High Court In the beginning, the Gauhati High Court had jurisdiction over the northeastern Indian state of Tripura. For many years, the Gauhati High Court bench was the only option available to the people of Tripura for resolving their legal disputes. Nonetheless, there has long been a call for an independent High Court due to the increasing demand for a distinct legal system that could meet the particular needs of the state. The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971, which cleared the path for the creation of autonomous High Courts in the northeastern states, satisfied this need. After being solemnly inaugurated by A...